Book Review: NetGalley's Social Media Handbook by We Are Bookish

If you're a book reviewer, librarian, bookseller, or anyone in the bookish community, NetGalley’s Social Media Handbook by We Are Bookish is a must-read! This concise yet thorough guide offers a treasure trove of insights tailored specifically for book lovers who want to optimize their presence on social media.

One of the handbook’s standout features is how it breaks down strategies for each major platform. Whether you're looking to level up your Bookstagram or tap into the viral power of BookTok, the tips are practical, easy to follow, and designed to help you grow and engage your audience. The platform-specific advice is a lifesaver for those who are either new to social media or looking to refine their existing strategies.

But the guide doesn’t just stop at platform advice—it delves into broader social media best practices. The section on the dos and don’ts of social media is particularly useful, offering valuable guidance on maintaining an authentic yet professional online presence. It's perfect for book reviewers who may struggle to find the right balance between personal passion and professional advocacy.

Another key strength of this handbook is its focus on accessibility and inclusivity. There's a strong emphasis on ensuring your content is accessible to all, which is a timely and essential reminder for today’s digital landscape. The advice on content planning and organizing a review schedule across multiple platforms is practical and well-suited to busy professionals.

While NetGalley's Social Media Handbook is perfect for beginners, seasoned pros can still benefit from the refreshers on how to keep their audience engaged and grow their community organically. The book is written in a clear, friendly tone that’s approachable, making it easy to digest.

Overall, this is an invaluable resource for anyone in the book community looking to enhance their social media game. If you want to create compelling content, build a thriving audience, and successfully share your love for books, this guide is a fantastic starting point. Highly recommended!

This handbook was very informative! I like that it didn't assume the reader had lots of information on social media, but wasn't bogged down by explaining it. The graphics were all so fun and cute too and I love all the blog links!

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This was informative and useful. Saved this to look back on often! Very useful information on here.

Thank you NetGalley for sharing!

Very useful guide to social media and how to best optimize it to make yourself known and connect with other like-minded people. i recommend reading it to anyone who wants to try their hand at reviews and social.

I downloaded this book in order to gain further guidance and advice on providing helpful reviews. It is very thorough, with suggestions for various platforms. I will definitely be referencing it in order to write my future book reviews!

This handbook had lots of great tips for using socials for book reviews! I appreciated the overviews for each platform and practical advice for posting. I might try a few new things with future reviews.

This made me understand so much about netgalley. I learnt a lot about how netgalley works and about how to manage my social media account. This handbook was very very helpful

This had a lot of interesting information for posting on social media. I only use Instagram and knew most of these things. However, it was a nice refresher and gave me some inspiration. If I ever decide to post on other social media platforms, it's definitely something that I will refer back to when getting started.

This was a helpful and straightforward book about social media. It goes over all the different social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Next, it discusses general social media dos and don'ts,creation tips as well as describing the fundamentals for each site for books. It also does an excellent deep dive into book reviews as in tips, writing across platforms, and retail platforms. Lastly, it discusses different strategies and aspects of content creation. I think this will be helpful for people that want to make content online but don't know how to.

NetGalley’s Social Media Handbook provides a fantastic overview for book reviewers. This handy guide assists reviewers in planning, creating, and sharing their reviews across various platforms, including Instagram and TikTok.

I found the section on composing and sharing photos of books on social media particularly helpful.

While the page design is beautiful, I found the white text on light backgrounds difficult to read. Several sections were hard to decipher when viewed in dark mode on the NetGalley reader. Additionally, there is no option to send the book to Kindle.

Overall, this was a valuable read that I could easily breeze through. It provided me with great ideas for expanding to other platforms and growing my audience. This is a must-read for any NetGalley reviewer, whether they are just starting out or looking to refresh their skill set.

This handbook is a useful and well-structured guide for improving online presence as a reviewer. I liked its practical approach, with straightforward tips on creating and promoting content across different platforms. The advice on engagement, content planning, and tools like Canva is especially helpful. I also appreciated the focus on accessibility and best practices for interacting with publishers and authors. However, some sections feel a bit basic for those with experience. Overall, it’s a well-organized resource and worth reading for anyone looking to refine their social media strategy.

I’m an established bookish content creator and I still found some great tips here! I like that it covers multiple platforms and how they can work together. I would highly recommend if you’re new to the space.

This is so cohesive and helpful! I took so many notes, especially for the bookstagram, booktok, and audiobook sections. I can't wait to put them all to use.

This is a fantastic guide for anyone looking to start their Bookstagram journey! It covers all the essential how-tos, from creating eye-catching content and engaging with the bookish community to growing your audience and building relationships with publishers. The tips are practical, easy to follow, and incredibly helpful—especially for beginners who may feel overwhelmed. Whether you're looking to share reviews, participate in book tours, or simply connect with fellow readers, this guide offers actionable advice to set you up for success. A must-read for aspiring book influencers who want to make the most of their platform!

Holy cow does this NetGalley Journal have everything you need when starting a reading journal. It is greatly helpful and I plan on using it in future reading journals!

If you are anything like me (lacking artistic ability and lack of time to create a reading journal) then this is going to save you so much time and hassle!

I am so happy that I was able to discover this little treat and I can't wait to use this in the future! It is going to be extremely helpful in tracking my ARC reads, and any reads in general.

Fantastic guide for new reviewers like myself. Can't wait to start reviewing after getting all kinds of tips from this.

This handbook is full of useful information for sharing reviews on social media. I have written reviews for my own personal use for years, but I am just venturing into sharing them on social media. This is a resource I can refer to often.

This handbook was really helpful . It gave very insightful and helpful tips on how to share reviews on social media

Everything you need to get started as a bookish content creator. I love how the material is very clearly organized into infographic-like pages sorted by platform/purpose.

I found this to be very informative and helpful! The layout of the information was really clear and engaging.